mellow (out)

verb

Definition of mellow (out)next
as in to relax
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety I'm going to need to mellow out when this stressful week is finally at an end

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mellow (out)
  1. relax
  2. wind down
  3. chill out
Verb
  • This not only improves blow flow in one particular region but also relaxes and widens blood vessels throughout the body, Kloner says.
    — Will Stone, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Their homes were not like the large estates found in wealthier Colorado mountain towns, but smaller structures where their blue-collar families went to relax and enjoy the outdoors.
    — Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of relax
Verb
  • As the summer winds down, there’s less daylight, fewer opportunities to enjoy that outdoor barbecue or visit the local beach and the back-to-school blues may begin to creep in.
    — John Kell, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Best Nightlife Apart from live entertainment at Chinook Winds Casino Resort and a handful of open-late watering holes, things usually wind down early here.
    — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of wind down
Verb
  • Others might love to chill out with a glass of red wine and listen to some great music.
    — Liz Johnson, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • Yes, those are real reindeer chilling out in kiddie swimming pools during this hot Missouri summer.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Definition of chill out
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“Mellow (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellow%20%28out%29. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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